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<Research> M Stanley: FWD (01828.HK) 1Q New Business Value Growth In Line; Rated Overweight
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Morgan Stanley issued a research report stating that FWD (01828.HK) reported 1Q new business value growth of 7% YoY at constant exchange rates, in line with the brokers expectation of 6% growth. Emerging markets and Japan were the key growth drivers, while Hong Kong still recorded 1% growth on an exceptionally high base. Thailands annualized premium equivalent in 1Q declined 6% YoY, but management expects full-year growth to remain positive. Excluding the impact of low interest rates in Thailand, the Groups new business value growth reached 15%.

M Stanley said FWDs 1Q results were in line with expectations, with growth momentum and operating quality continuing to improve. The broker maintained an Overweight rating on FWD with a TP of HKD42.5. (ec/da)



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